So, I married a veteran...Now what?
Feel like you're struggling to understand your veteran loved one because you don't know much about military culture? Join us to learn more!
Location
Online
About this event
Less than 1% of the US population is currently serving on active duty in the military and veterans only represent 6% of the overall population. The culture of the military is incredibly unique (just like any culture), and it can be difficult to understand when you aren't a part of it yourself.
What are all those acronyms? Why are people always joking about the Air Force or calling Marines crayon eaters? Why does my husband take it so personally when my kids don't do their chores?
Maybe you just started dating or have married into the military culture, or you would like to better understand a veteran in your life. Military culture is complex and layered, but getting a baseline of understanding can be incredibly helpful and improve your relationship with your veteran. The VSN is excited to offer a new class on military culture, hosted by VSN peer leaders, Sharon Dalton & Johanna Winters.
The class will run a little over 1 hour and will provide a broad overview of the different branches of service, rank, military jargon, each branch's mission, and the challenges of military service both for the veteran and the family.
To be eligible for this group you must be the spouse or partner of an active-duty service member or post-service veteran, a caregiver, or a friend or family member who wants to become more familiar with military culture.
Eligibility varies by session, so please check our Eventbrite page to see other social clubs that may interest you.
Once registered, you will be emailed a Zoom invite to join via computer, tablet, or phone. You will also be able to access the Zoom information by viewing the event's Online Event Page. The Online Event Page can be accessed by clicking the "View the event" button in your order confirmation email, OR by selecting the "Access this event" button on the right-hand side of this page. Please find a quiet, distraction-free place to attend the session. If no one attends the session after 15 minutes the leader has the option to cancel the meeting.
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